C31 This Was too Dangerous!

Liang Chenyu really didn't want to bring up what happened last night. It must have hurt her, but despite the pain, it just didn't work out. He never realized a woman's body could be so delicate. Shen Geyao was the first girl Chenyu ever felt comfortable getting close to, so he didn't really understand much about women. All he knew was that his own strength, which he once took pride in, had become an obstacle.

They struggled through most of the night, and even in her drunken sleep, the poor girl was occasionally woken by pain. In the end, he found himself taking a cold shower in the bathroom. Who would want to go through that again? Was it because she was naturally so petite, or was he just too strong?

After Shen Geyao finally fell asleep, Liang Chenyu did some research—who would have thought that someone like him would be so clueless? He even had to look up how to help a woman relax! Maybe with the help of some medication? Perhaps that's the only way. He decided to give it another try tonight.

Shen Geyao had no idea she had a close call last night. Her body was a bit sore, but it wasn't the kind of backache people often talk about. Did that jerk really not touch her? But then, how could she explain the pain between her legs?

Suddenly remembering something, she endured the pain, hurriedly got out of bed, and pulled back the covers. The sheets were clean! There was no dark red stain as rumored. This meant he really hadn't touched her! Shen Geyao felt like she had narrowly escaped a disaster. Of course, she didn't believe that jerk had a sudden change of heart and spared her. There must be some reason!

But what did he say when he left earlier? "Tonight, continue?" Ugh! Who wants to "continue tonight" with him?

"Miss, I've brought you some clothes," came the voice of a servant knocking at the door. Shen Geyao responded and grabbed Liang Chenyu's robe, wrapping it tightly around herself. Last night, when he forcibly brought her back, she was wearing an off-the-shoulder dress from her job at the club, which those thugs had torn. In her current state, she definitely needed a change of clothes before going out.

Finally dressed and having tidied herself up a bit, Shen Geyao followed the maid downstairs. Liang Chenyu had to leave unexpectedly, but she heard he instructed that she should stay here today. Shen Geyao smiled at everyone, pretending she was perfectly fine with staying, which made even the servants let their guard down. So, after lunch, she slipped away.

Liang Chenyu's words, "Tonight, continue," had left her anxious all day.

She hadn't even started, and it already hurt so much. If he really got his way, could she survive it? There was no way she could continue tonight; if she did, she was certain she'd end up crushed beneath him. That brute was just too strong!

Finally making it back home, Shen Geyao felt a wave of despair wash over her. He was the Ninth Master, and even if she returned to her family, he could easily find her if he wanted to. What was the point of coming back?

After last night's chaos at the nightclub, keeping her job was out of the question, and she didn't dare work in a place like that again. But then, how would she pay for Xiaoping's surgery?

Shen Geyao felt utterly hopeless, as if everything had reached a dead end, with no light at the end of the tunnel.

"Miss Shen is back?" A calm voice suddenly broke through her thoughts. "Have you given any thought to my offer?"

Shen Geyao looked up sharply, meeting the gaze of the charming and elegant Liang Xinghao. What had he mentioned before? A pretend girlfriend arrangement.

"So, if I go with you, all I have to do is pretend to be your girlfriend? I don't want anything physical between us!"

Shen Geyao was genuinely frightened by Liang Chenyu, and now she felt a strong aversion to any man. A flicker of surprise crossed Liang Xinghao's eyes, but a moment later, he offered a gentle smile, his lips curling slightly.

"Unless, Miss Shen, you decide to crawl into my bed yourself."

Shen Geyao's face turned crimson, and she quickly stepped back, putting distance between them. "I won't!"

"Good, because I wouldn't want to suddenly find someone else in my bed."

Liang Xinghao was still the same Liang Xinghao. No matter the topic, he always carried himself with such elegance. He seemed genuinely gentle and noble, completely different from that jerk, Liang Chenyu. Although there was a certain resemblance in their features, Shen Geyao thought it was just because both were incredibly handsome. Aren't all good-looking guys kind of similar?

She didn't have the energy to ponder this further. Meeting Liang Xinghao's gaze, she continued, "About Xiaoping's surgery costs..."

"Not just the surgery costs, but also her medical expenses for the next year. I'll cover everything."

Liang Xinghao's expression remained lightly amused, a subtle smile that felt like a gentle spring breeze. Yet, Shen Geyao couldn't shake the feeling that this man wasn't as simple as he appeared.

"And the conditions? Just go home with you and pretend to be your girlfriend?"

"Of course. For the next year, you can't date anyone, and my family mustn't suspect that our relationship is fake."

"What if they find out?" Sometimes, these things were beyond her control. If her acting wasn't convincing enough and they saw through it, would he really expect her to repay all the money?

Losing money might be something we can handle gradually, but right now, the priority is to ensure Xiaoping's surgery goes smoothly.

She feared it wasn't just about losing money.

Sure enough, Liang Xinghao said coolly, "If they find out, then marry me and have a child with me."

"What?" Shen Geyao was startled! She knew Liang Xinghao wouldn't be so easygoing.

Liang Xinghao didn't think there was anything wrong with his suggestion. "The only way to put their minds at ease is this, isn't it?"

Shen Geyao didn't respond, just bit her lip, feeling conflicted.

Yes, if they were found out, marrying him and having a child would make everything seem real. After all, both parties in the deal had to protect their interests. Liang Xinghao couldn't just let her pretend and risk being exposed, right? He needed some assurance for himself too.

But this was too risky!

And what if Liang Xinghao genuinely wanted to marry her and deliberately let his family see through their fake relationship?

"Do you think there's anything about you that would make me go through all this just to marry you?"

Liang Xinghao's smile remained calm and unbothered.

Shen Geyao's face flushed red from his words, feeling a bit uneasy.

However, he was right. Compared to him, her circumstances were worlds apart.

"If I get found out and don't want to marry you," she said.

Xinghao's face darkened, his voice turning icy. "Then everyone at Angel House will pay the price for the agreement you destroyed!"